WALLA WALLA, WA- Pineapple Pete's Shaved Ice started in College Place out of a shed and they've since outgrown that shed and moved into a storefront. One of the owners told us the shed was, "10 by 13 and it was for two summers we were operating from that" says Slvic Tkachev. Five years ago Tkachev and his co-owner Marc Hernandez were co-workers facing cutbacks at work and that's what sparked this leap of faith. "I had shaved ice machine and he had mon...More >>

WALLA WALLA, WA- Pineapple Pete's Shaved Ice started in College Place out of a shed and they've since outgrown that shed and moved into a storefront. One of the owners told us the shed was, "10 by 13 and it was for two summers we were operating from that" says Slvic Tkachev. Five years ago Tkachev and his co-owner Marc Hernandez were co-workers facing cutbacks at work and that's what sparked this leap of faith. "I had shaved ice machine and he had mon...More >>

LEXINGTON, OR.-- Dick Temple has been a veterinarian for decades, and he's spent three of them in Lexington. Since the area is so filled with livestock, his usual patients can weigh a few-hundred pounds.

LEXINGTON, OR.-- Dick Temple has been a veterinarian for decades, and he's spent three of them in Lexington. Since the area is so filled with livestock, his usual patients can weigh a few-hundred pounds.

LEXINGTON, OR.-- If you're driving through the farms and fields surrounding Lexington, you've probably realized that you're in a kingdom of agriculture... and if that's the case, then the Thompsons could be considered the royal family.

LEXINGTON, OR.-- If you're driving through the farms and fields surrounding Lexington, you've probably realized that you're in a kingdom of agriculture... and if that's the case, then the Thompsons could be considered the royal family.

Today was one of the first times our reporter Haley Gibbs really got the chance to explore Pasco, and because she wanted to know everything there is to know, she visited the Franklin County Museum to get the story.

Today was one of the first times our reporter Haley Gibbs really got the chance to explore Pasco, and because she wanted to know everything there is to know, she visited the Franklin County Museum to get the story.

NACHES, WA - This week's Hometown Proud took our reporters to Naches, where they visited the well-known Trading Post. It's right off the highway and sells fruits, vegetables, and much more. But there's another place to buy your produce, and it's known as the Little Red School House, which isn't a school, nor is it a house!

NACHES, WA - This week's Hometown Proud took our reporters to Naches, where they visited the well-known Trading Post. It's right off the highway and sells fruits, vegetables, and much more. But there's another place to buy your produce, and it's known as the Little Red School House, which isn't a school, nor is it a house!

Moxee, WA - Moxee is home to a special manufacturing facility, Blueline Manufacturing, creates equipment that makes a farmers job a whole lot easier, and their customer base, reaches around the world. Blueline Manufacturing facility takes up an entire city block in Moxee, it's a city staple that's been around for decades. Specializing in designing and building equipment for orchards, vineyards, and general agriculture, Blueline knows all about the making the right...More >>

Moxee, WA - Moxee is home to a special manufacturing facility, Blueline Manufacturing, creates equipment that makes a farmers job a whole lot easier, and their customer base, reaches around the world. Blueline Manufacturing facility takes up an entire city block in Moxee, it's a city staple that's been around for decades. Specializing in designing and building equipment for orchards, vineyards, and general agriculture, Blueline knows all about the making the right...More >>

Moxee, WA - Nestled in the heart of the Yakima Valley, Moxee is part a region that produces one-third of the world's hops, and is actually one of the top three cities in the region that hugely contributes to that number. Bale Breaker Brewery is a home grown business, and sits in the middle of one of the many hop farms in Moxee.

Moxee, WA - Nestled in the heart of the Yakima Valley, Moxee is part a region that produces one-third of the world's hops, and is actually one of the top three cities in the region that hugely contributes to that number. Bale Breaker Brewery is a home grown business, and sits in the middle of one of the many hop farms in Moxee.

When visiting Walla Walla for our Hometown Proud segment, locals told us there was one stop we absolutely had to make, The Maple Counter Cafe. Apple pancakes, strawberry granola pancakes and oven baked omelets, all can be found at Maple Counter Cafe.

When visiting Walla Walla for our Hometown Proud segment, locals told us there was one stop we absolutely had to make, The Maple Counter Cafe. Apple pancakes, strawberry granola pancakes and oven baked omelets, all can be found at Maple Counter Cafe.

This little teapot, short and stout., was created with scandal in mind. Here is its handle, here is its spout. And it sits in all its handcrafted beauty for people to come to Zillah from far and wide to see and take selfies.

This little teapot, short and stout., was created with scandal in mind. Here is its handle, here is its spout. And it sits in all its handcrafted beauty for people to come to Zillah from far and wide to see and take selfies.

As soon as you walk into the Squeeze Inn in downtown Zillah, the first thing you see is a piece of history. In fact, so much has happened inside these walls since the family business was opened in the 30's by Rod's grandmother that they have history hanging all over the walls. When's the last time you had a t-bone streak for 2 dollars?

As soon as you walk into the Squeeze Inn in downtown Zillah, the first thing you see is a piece of history. In fact, so much has happened inside these walls since the family business was opened in the 30's by Rod's grandmother that they have history hanging all over the walls. When's the last time you had a t-bone streak for 2 dollars?